POSITION TITLE: SUPERVISOR - SCHOOL COUNSELING
DEPARTMENT: STRATEGIC PERFORMANCE
LOCATION: 3700 SOUTH HIGH STREET, COLUMBUS 43207
REPORTS TO: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - WHOLE CHILD SUPPORTS
FLSA STATUS - EXEMPT
STARTING SALARY: $ 110,210/YEAR
ABOUT US:
At Columbus City Schools, we strive to make sure each student is highly-educated, prepared for leadership and service, and empowered for success as a citizen in a global community - but we can't do it without you! As an award-winning school district in the award-winning city of Columbus, Ohio, we are proud of the work our more than 9,000 employees (including teachers, coaches, and administrators) do every day to change the lives of our students. With more than 46,000 students located in over 100 different schools around the city of Columbus, we know there's a position that's right for you.
RISE UP! and apply to our exciting and impactful position detailed below!
POSITION OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The Supervisor of School Counseling provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for the district’s comprehensive school counseling program. This position ensures that counseling services support students’ academic achievement, social-emotional development, and college and career readiness. The Supervisor works collaboratively with school leaders, district departments, and community partners to implement best practices aligned with state standards and the district’s strategic goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
The list below is intended to describe the essential duties performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all
responsibilities and/or required duties. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
- Provide leadership and supervision to school counselors across elementary, middle, and high schools
- Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program aligned to the
- American School Counselors Association (ASCA) National Model and Ohio standards
- Monitor and support counselors in delivering services related to academic planning, social-emotional support, and
- postsecondary readiness
- Use data to assess program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
- Provide coaching, professional development, and evaluation for school counselors
- Collaborate with principals and district leaders to align counseling services with school improvement plans
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to counseling services, student services, and
- mental health
- Support crisis response and intervention efforts in coordination with school leadership and student support teams
- Lead initiatives related to equity, access, and student well-being
- Facilitate partnerships with community agencies, higher education institutions, and workforce organizations
- Manage budgets, resources, and program implementation for the counseling department
- Assist in recruitment, hiring, and retention of diverse, highly qualified school counselors
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION LEVEL:
Master’s degree in School Counseling, Educational Administration, or a related field
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a school counselor
Demonstrated experience in leadership, program coordination, or supervision
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LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
- Valid Ohio School Counselor license
- Valid Ohio Administrator License (or ability to obtain licensure within a specified timeframe)
- State credentialed as an Ohio School Counselor Evaluation System (OSCES) Evaluator (or have the ability to
obtain the credentialing within a specified timeframe)
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PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION LEVEL
- Training in trauma-informed practices, mental health supports, and crisis intervention
EXPERIENCE:
- Prior experience supervising or coaching school counselors
- Experience in an urban school district
Experience designing and implementing district-wide initiatives
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge:
- Deep understanding of comprehensive school counseling programs and best practices
- Demonstrated knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and district policies related to assigned function.
- Knowledge of Ohio graduation requirements and college/career readiness indicators
- Knowledge of college and career readiness frameworks, including FAFSA, career pathways, and postsecondary
- planning
- Familiarity with student information systems and counseling-related reporting tools
Skills:
- Demonstrated supervisory skills to effectively manage daily operations and administration of assigned tasked.
- Written and computer skills necessary to maintain various records.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Abilities:
- Analytical ability to develop plans of action to address various concerns in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively serve as a leader and member of a team.
- Ability to support culturally responsive practices and equitable student outcomes
Ability to analyze student data and translate it into actionable strategies
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Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will receive
consideration regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression,
ancestry, familial status, military status or disability.
